By Otieno Otieno

The player, who has been at the centre of controversy since arriving in the country, has not been included in the list of players signed this season

It is now official. Gor Mahia have parted ways with Brazillian striker Giovani Rodriguez.

The player who has been at the centre of controversy between the club’s technical bench and management, has been omitted in the list of players sent to the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) as the deadline for registration closed on Thursday.

While Gor Mahia coach Zradvko Logarusic has maintained he wants nothing to do with the player, a section of the club officials have always wanted him to be given a chance.

This week, Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier said Logarusic has been ordered to retain the Brazillian atleast for sometime as he improves on his fitness.

Gor have listed six players as those that they have signed for this season. They include Abbey Natty formerly of Muhoroni Youth, Israel Emuge from Kina Young in Uganda, Innocent Mutiso (Mathare United), David Otieno (Western Stima), Zachary Onyango (Coffee Board) and Paul Kiongera (KCB).

The former KCB man was the most expensive signing and cost Gor Mahia Sh400, 000 though both clubs insist he has been signed on loan. Another expensive signing is AFC Leopards midfielder Patillah Omoto who cost the club Sh400, 000.

Thika United have brought on board seven new players and former Nairobi City Stars midfielder David Kingatua remains the most expensive acquisition as he cost the club Sh200, 000. The club has also signed Ezekiel Odera (KCB), Shami Mwinyi (Mnarani United), Antony Gicho (Ofafa Jericho), Levis Opiyo (Tetu High), Charles Bruno (Malindi Academy), Adisa Omar (Bidco United) and Sammy Meja (Kakamega High).